[ex-snook]

Thanks for the ping. Right now I am listening to a tape my wife put on. It's playing 'Silent Night'. Around this time in 1944, we were landing in Marseille (sp?). We were first attached to Gen Patton's 3rd Army as he headed for Bastonne (sp?). We arrived at the then quiet front and we attended Midnight Mass on the top floor of a schoolhouse in Strassbourg.

All hell broke out on January 5 as the Nazis came across rhe Rhine and made their last attempt to win the Bulge. We were then an infantry regimental Task Force as the full Division with artillery had not yet arrived. The Nazis had white painted tanks and an experienced force that outnumbered us. We lost quite a few guys and had to retreat (for the last time).

Guys and dolls, pardon some old replay. War is hell, then, since and now. Our area today is covered with yesterday's snowstorm. Cold has always been an unwelcome reminder. Thanks again for the site and the chance to 'remember' (while I can {;-). Regards,

[MistyCA]

I want to hear more. Don't ever apologize here for recounting the memories. We want to hear them all. Thanks for sharing. I hope you are enjoying the music.

[SAMWolf]

Sounds like you got caught up in Operation "Nordwind".